{"title":"Evaluating lymphadenopathy.","authors":"Clay W Walker, Brittney Hulsey, Manuel Pompa","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000212","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Lymphadenopathy (LAD), characterized by abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes, is frequently encountered in clinical practice. Despite its prevalence, the condition's evaluation and management pose significant challenges due to its diverse etiologies, which range from benign conditions to serious malignancies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of LAD, including its etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation to aid providers, particularly physician associates (PAs), in care of these patients. Through detailed discussions and practical guidance, the article equips PAs with the necessary tools to effectively navigate the complexities of LAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":" ","pages":"20-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000212","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"2025/5/27 0:00:00","PubModel":"Epub","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Abstract: Lymphadenopathy (LAD), characterized by abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes, is frequently encountered in clinical practice. Despite its prevalence, the condition's evaluation and management pose significant challenges due to its diverse etiologies, which range from benign conditions to serious malignancies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of LAD, including its etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation to aid providers, particularly physician associates (PAs), in care of these patients. Through detailed discussions and practical guidance, the article equips PAs with the necessary tools to effectively navigate the complexities of LAD.
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JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and professional issues.
Published monthly, JAAPA''s award-winning editorial includes:
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Clinical departments-
Original health services research-
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